Practical guides for buying clothes, shoes, bags and lingerie online: what dress codes mean, how sizes convert and how things should fit.
Italian and French sizes run on different numbers from UK sizes. Use a conversion table as a starting point, then check the brand's own chart against your measurements.
Start with the dress code on the invitation, choose a length and fabric that fit it, then pick shoes you can stand in all evening and a bag big enough for the essentials.
Good sunglasses block UV, carry a CE or UKCA mark and use a lens category that suits what you do. After that, frame size and shape are about comfort and style.
Pick the style for how you will carry it, check the dimensions and strap drop against what you need inside, then look at material, hardware and lining.
